1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 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 19 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 80 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
| Model | Sapphire | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
