1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette 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 86 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sapphire | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 207 HP |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
