1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 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 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 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 395 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 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 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
| Model | Sapphire | 924 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
