1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 35 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 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 945 kg more than 1990 Skoda L. 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Skoda |
| Model | Sapphire | L |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2410 mm |
