1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, both 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1956 Maserati 350S were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S 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 880 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1956 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Maserati |
| Model | Sapphire | 350S |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
