1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 is newer by 8 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Rover |
Model | Sapphire | P5 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |