1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1959 Simca Vedette 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 Simca Vedette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1959 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Simca |
Model | Sapphire | Vedette |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |