1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1999 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 44 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, 1999 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen 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 200 kg more than 1999 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1999 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1999 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
| Model | Sapphire | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
