1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1959 Seat 600 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. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Seat |
Model | Sapphire | 600 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |