1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1940 Buick Century
To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1940 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1940 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1940 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1940 Buick Century | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
| Model | Sapphire | Century |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1940 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
