1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 18 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 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (218 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco 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 280 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco 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 | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
Model | Sapphire | Urraco |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |