2005 Ariel Atom vs. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 2005 Ariel Atom is newer by 50 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, 2005 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ariel Atom 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 900 kg more than 2005 Ariel Atom.
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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Ariel | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Atom | Sapphire |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |