1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 19 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 86 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Peugeot |
Model | Sapphire | 504 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |