1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mexico is newer by 12 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 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 90 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, 1968 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mexico 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 | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Maserati |
| Model | Sapphire | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 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 | 1360 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
