1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Renault Talisman
To start off, 2001 Renault Talisman is newer by 45 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Renault Talisman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Renault Talisman. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Talisman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Talisman weights approximately 240 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Talisman. (105 Nm). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Talisman. 2001 Renault Talisman has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Renault Talisman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2001 Renault Talisman | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Renault |
| Model | Sapphire | Talisman |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
