1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1976 Datsun Violet
To start off, 1976 Datsun Violet is newer by 21 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Datsun Violet. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1976 Datsun Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 460 kg more than 1976 Datsun Violet. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun Violet. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1976 Datsun Violet | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Datsun |
| Model | Sapphire | Violet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
