1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 13 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 645 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sapphire | Vega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
