1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 16 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 11 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 999 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
Model | Sapphire | Seven |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |