1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 35 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 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 850 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Caterham |
Model | Sapphire | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |