1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1971 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1971 Mazda RX-2 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 2,292 cc, 1971 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 690 kg more than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1971 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Sapphire | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
