1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 140 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | 2600 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |