1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1946 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 279 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1946 Bentley Mark VI | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bentley |
| Model | Sapphire | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |
