1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 526 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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 (160 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Sapphire | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
