1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1963 Opel Kadett 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 71 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 948 kg more than 1963 Opel Kadett. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Opel |
| Model | Sapphire | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
