1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 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 29 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Sapphire | 240 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |