1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 100 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.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Sapphire | Corvette |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |