1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige 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 900 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
| Model | Sapphire | Exige |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
