1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is newer by 17 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 240 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster 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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car 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 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sapphire | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |