1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1960 Peugeot 404

To start off, 1960 Peugeot 404 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 2,307 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 23 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 295 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 404. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 1960 Peugeot 404
Make Armstrong Siddeley Peugeot
Model Sapphire 404
Year Released 1956 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2307 cc 1618 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 73 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 7.6:1
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 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2650 mm


 

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