1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 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 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 53 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Isuzu 117. 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Isuzu |
| Model | Sapphire | 117 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| 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 | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 56 L |
