1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 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 29 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505.
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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 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 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Sapphire | 505 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
