1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Renault 8
To start off, 1969 Renault 8 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 76 more horse power than 1969 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 789 kg more than 1969 Renault 8. 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.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Renault 8 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Renault |
Model | Sapphire | 8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |