1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Abarth | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | 850 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |