1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Austin A 40
To start off, 1957 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 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 36 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 310 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1957 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
| Model | Sapphire | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
