1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1943 Packard 12
To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Packard 12 (174 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1943 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Packard |
| Model | Sapphire | 12 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3440 mm |
