1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 115 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE.
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 Mercedes-Benz SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | SE |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |