1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1967 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1967 Fiat 2300 is newer by 14 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 265 kg more than 1967 Fiat 2300.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1967 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
Model | Sapphire | 2300 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |