1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 9 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 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 800 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Abarth | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Mono 1000 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |