1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Felicia 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 3,435 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 76 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 685 kg more than 1962 Skoda Felicia. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Skoda |
| Model | Sapphire | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |
