1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 45 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 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 332 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
Model | Sapphire | Viper |
Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 7999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 450 HP |
Torque | 189 Nm | 664 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 273 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 Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |