1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco 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 2,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco (260 HP) has 175 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 60 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco (273 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sapphire | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
