1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 675 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sapphire | Consorte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2170 mm |
