1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1976 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 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, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 694 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1976 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morgan |
Model | Sapphire | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |