1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 57 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Sapphire | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3465 mm |
