1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 17 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo P 1800 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 240 kg more than 1972 Volvo P 1800.
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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Sapphire | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |