1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 40 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 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 240 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 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 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | McLaren |
Model | Sapphire | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |