1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 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 364 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
| Model | Sapphire | 124 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
