1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 38 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 712 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Caterham |
Model | Sapphire | 21 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |