1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel 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 695 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
Model | Sapphire | Excel |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |