1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1962 Abarth 600 is newer by 6 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 777 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 600 | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Abarth | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | 600 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 980 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 583 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |