1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 225 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.
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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Pontiac |
| Model | Sapphire | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
