1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1983 Reliant SE6 is newer by 30 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, 1983 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 Reliant SE6.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Reliant |
Model | Sapphire | SE6 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |