1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 1960 Moretti 750 is newer by 4 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 890 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. 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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Moretti |
| Model | Sapphire | 750 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2160 mm |
