1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 53 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Because 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Armstrong Siddeley Nissan
Model Sapphire Almera
Year Released 1955 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3435 cc 1597 cc
Horse Power 125 HP 0 HP
Torque 247 Nm 138 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3380 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L


 

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