1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1961 Maserati 3500 is newer by 5 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 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 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 30 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 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 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Maserati |
Model | Sapphire | 3500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |