1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 31 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia 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 635 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2440 mm |