1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Musso (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | SsangYong |
| Model | Sapphire | Musso |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
