1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1993 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 37 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, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort D8 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 710 kg more than 1993 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort D8 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 | 1993 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Donkervoort |
Model | Sapphire | D8 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |