1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 43 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 105 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sapphire | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
