1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 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 340 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
Model | Sapphire | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |