1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1980 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1980 GMC Jimmy is newer by 27 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 GMC Jimmy (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 255 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 GMC Jimmy (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1980 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1980 GMC Jimmy 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. 1980 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1980 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | GMC |
Model | Sapphire | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |