1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1010 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | Giulia | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
