1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 56 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster 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 125 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster 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 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Tesla |
Model | Sapphire | Roadster |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2352 mm |