1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 190 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bristol |
Model | Sapphire | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |