1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 115 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral 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 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Opel |
Model | Sapphire | Admiral |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |