1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 240 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
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1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
Model | Sapphire | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |