1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 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 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 46 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
| Model | Sapphire | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
