1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1973 Maserati Bora is newer by 18 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora 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 402 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora 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 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Maserati |
Model | Sapphire | Bora |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2610 mm |