1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 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 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Sapphire | 240 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |