1952 Allard K3 vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 395 kg more than 1952 Allard K3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard K3. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard K3 | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Allard | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | K3 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |