1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 710 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | Skyline |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2650 mm |