1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 43 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 1999 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alpina | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | B 12 | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
