1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1941 Buick 40
To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1941 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1941 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Buick 40 weights approximately 15 kg more 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.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1941 Buick 40 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Sapphire | 40 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3000 mm |