1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 58 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, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 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 21 kg more than 2013 Audi A5.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2013 Audi A5 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Audi |
Model | Sapphire | A5 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | rear |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 189 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4626 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |