1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Seat 133
To start off, 1975 Seat 133 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 960 kg more than 1975 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1975 Seat 133 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Seat |
Model | Sapphire | 133 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2030 mm |