1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1996 Fiat 131
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 41 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 625 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1996 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
Model | Sapphire | 131 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |