1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1996 Pininfarina Eta
To start off, 1996 Pininfarina Eta 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1996 Pininfarina Eta has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Pininfarina Eta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1996 Pininfarina Eta | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Pininfarina |
| Model | Sapphire | Eta |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
