1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 10 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 534 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | 2600 | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1116 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
