1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley

To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 145 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley
Make Armstrong Siddeley Armstrong Siddeley
Model Sapphire Whitley
Year Released 1953 1949
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3435 cc 2309 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 75 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 239 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.0:1 6.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2930 mm


 

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