1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1984 Lancia Thema is newer by 29 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (119 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema 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 435 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Because 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lancia |
Model | Sapphire | Thema |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |