1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1971 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1971 Dodge Dart is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1971 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
| Model | Sapphire | Dart |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
