1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline 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 530 kg more than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | Skyline |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |