1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Sapphire | 66 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |