1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 81 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | 370Z |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |