1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
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 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V 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 22 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 167 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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
| Model | Sapphire | MK V |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 146 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 | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
