1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 430 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. Let's talk about torque, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
| Model | Sapphire | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3060 mm |
