1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 9 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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 570 kg more than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sapphire | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |
