1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1956 Bentley S1
To start off, both 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1956 Bentley S1 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1956 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bentley |
| Model | Sapphire | S1 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3130 mm |
