1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1994 McLaren F1
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 39 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 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 McLaren F1 (627 HP) has 509 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 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 530 kg more than 1994 McLaren F1.
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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 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 | 1994 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | McLaren |
| Model | Sapphire | F1 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 6062 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 627 HP |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
