1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 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 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Wartburg |
| Model | Sapphire | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
