1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 182 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | 350Z |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |