1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Aurelia 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia 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 520 kg more than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
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 (189 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lancia |
Model | Sapphire | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 186 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |