1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Abarth | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
