1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 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 920 kg more than 2000 Caterham 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Caterham |
Model | Sapphire | 7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1137 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 10750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |