1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1978 Bentley T
To start off, 1978 Bentley T is newer by 22 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bentley T weights approximately 875 kg more 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. 1978 Bentley T 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. 1978 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1978 Bentley T | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bentley |
| Model | Sapphire | T |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3040 mm |
