1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Porsche 910
To start off, 1969 Porsche 910 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Porsche 910.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Porsche 910 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
| Model | Sapphire | 910 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2195 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
