1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 69 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sapphire | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
