1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1962 Austin Princess
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 9 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 605 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess 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 | 1962 Austin Princess | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
Model | Sapphire | Princess |
Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |