1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1981 Austin Marina
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 28 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 66 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 695 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1981 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
| Model | Sapphire | Marina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
