1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 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 3 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 155 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Rover |
| Model | Sapphire | P5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
