1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1310 kg more 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Sapphire | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3820 mm |
