1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore 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 4 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1980 Holden Commodore 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. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Holden |
| Model | Sapphire | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 269 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
