1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Tata Safari
To start off, 2001 Tata Safari is newer by 46 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 210 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Tata Safari 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, 2001 Tata Safari 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2001 Tata Safari | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Tata |
Model | Sapphire | Safari |
Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2660 mm |