1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
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 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type 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 685 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type 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 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
Model | Sapphire | C-Type |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |