1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1988 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 33 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 340 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1988 Avanti Avanti 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. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1988 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Avanti |
Model | Sapphire | Avanti |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3400 mm |