1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2001 Chrysler Viper is newer by 44 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 230 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, 2001 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Viper 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 | 2001 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chrysler |
| Model | Sapphire | Viper |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
