1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 Holden Statesman is newer by 22 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman 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 40 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman.
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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman 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 | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Holden |
| Model | Sapphire | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
