1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 15 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 680 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Junior | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |