1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, both 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1956 Aston Martin DB3 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 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 736 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
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 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 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 | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
Model | Sapphire | DB3 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1650 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |