1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 16 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Sapphire | Biscayne |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |