1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Chevrolet DeVille
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet DeVille weights approximately 109 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille (495 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet DeVille 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 | 1972 Chevrolet DeVille | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sapphire | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
