1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 19 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, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 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 130 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 520 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
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 | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |