1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1965 TVR Trident

To start off, 1965 TVR Trident 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident 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 190 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.

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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident 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 1965 TVR Trident
Make Armstrong Siddeley TVR
Model Sapphire Trident
Year Released 1956 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2307 cc 4727 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 85 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 426 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 72.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2290 mm


 

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