1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen 4-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre 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 30 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jensen |
| Model | Sapphire | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
