1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 495 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Sapphire | Invicta |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |