1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, both 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1956 Riley Pathfinder were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 176 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder 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 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Riley |
Model | Sapphire | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |