1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 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 14 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
| Model | Sapphire | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
