1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
| Model | Sapphire | 240 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2650 mm |
