1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 65 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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora 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 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Maserati |
Model | Sapphire | Bora |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |