1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 20 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 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 | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Pontiac |
Model | Sapphire | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 247 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2750 mm |