1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 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 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 38 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 Volvo 66. 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. 1977 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Sapphire | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |