1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 51 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 402 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
Model | Sapphire | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |