1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 15 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 591 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chrysler |
Model | Sapphire | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |