1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 543 kg more 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.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sapphire | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 2118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 107 L |