1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1968 Opel GT 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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT 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 390 kg more than 1968 Opel GT.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1968 Opel GT | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Opel |
Model | Sapphire | GT |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |