1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 21 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 35 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | S |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2744 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
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 | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |