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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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 355 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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 | 2307 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
