1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise 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 2 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 945 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
Model | Sapphire | Elise |
Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
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 | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |