1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 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 Volvo 740 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 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 303 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Sapphire | 740 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |