1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 392 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 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 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
| Model | Sapphire | 62 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
