1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 720 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Honda |
Model | Sapphire | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |