1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1990 Mazda Eunos
To start off, 1990 Mazda Eunos is newer by 34 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 3,924 cc, 1990 Mazda Eunos is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda Eunos weights approximately 240 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. 1990 Mazda Eunos 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. 1990 Mazda Eunos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1990 Mazda Eunos | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Sapphire | Eunos |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3924 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
