1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1962 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 6 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 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Velox 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 172 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Velox.
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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox 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 | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Vauxhall |
Model | Sapphire | Velox |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |