1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic 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 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 29 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Honda |
| Model | Sapphire | Civic |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
