1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 29 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 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 380 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | A 310 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 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 | 980 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |