1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 680 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sapphire | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2520 mm |