1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 1972 Dodge Challenger is newer by 15 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Challenger (241 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 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, 1972 Dodge Challenger (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1972 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
| Model | Sapphire | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
