1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2003 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3110 is newer by 47 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 GAZ 3110 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 250 kg more than 2003 GAZ 3110.
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, both vehicles can yield 189 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2003 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | GAZ |
| Model | Sapphire | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
