1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 140 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Sapphire | 6C |
Year Released | 1956 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |