1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 25 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, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator 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 235 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator 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 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Opel |
| Model | Sapphire | Senator |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
