1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 34 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 880 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Wartburg |
| Model | Sapphire | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2460 mm |
