1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1966 Moretti Coupe is newer by 13 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 99 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Moretti |
| Model | Sapphire | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |
