1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1992 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 37 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 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 185 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 348.
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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 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 | 1992 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 348 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |