1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 240 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Holden |
Model | Sapphire | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |