1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 51 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
| Model | Sapphire | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
