1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup

To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is newer by 20 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 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.

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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 1976 Chevrolet Pickup
Make Armstrong Siddeley Chevrolet
Model Sapphire Pickup
Year Released 1956 1976
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2290 cc 3276 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 200 HP
Torque 189 Nm 407 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats


 

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