1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 125 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 30 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 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1979 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Pontiac |
Model | Sapphire | Firebird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |