1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 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 390 kg more than 1994 Morgan 4.
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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morgan |
| Model | Sapphire | 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
