1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1967 Mazda Luce 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 525 kg more than 1967 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Sapphire | Luce |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
