1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 13 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT 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 390 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | GT | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
