1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 1984 Nissan Skyline 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. 1984 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | Skyline |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |