1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 54 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise 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 696 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
Model | Sapphire | Elise |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |