1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 210 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
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 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sapphire | Colt |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2972 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
