1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Sapphire | 66 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |