1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | A 106 | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 72 L |
