1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 535 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
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, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | A 310 | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
