1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet 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 | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
Model | Sapphire | Coronet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |