1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1986 Bitter SC

To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 30 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC 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 10 kg more than 1986 Bitter SC.

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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC 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 1986 Bitter SC
Make Armstrong Siddeley Bitter
Model Sapphire SC
Year Released 1956 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2307 cc 2968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 249 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 69.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2690 mm