1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1967 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1967 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | A 110 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 955 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 575 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |