1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1969 Nissan President 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 16 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 30 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | President |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |