1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 100 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1976 Buick LeSabre 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. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Sapphire | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |