1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 154 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sapphire | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
