1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 7 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 75 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 924 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1963 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Honda |
| Model | Sapphire | S500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
