1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 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, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 376 kg more than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
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1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | Skyline |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |