1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 19 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 316 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | GTV | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| 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 | 1044 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
