1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 49 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2005 Holden Caprice 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. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Holden |
| Model | Sapphire | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
