1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 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, 1984 Renault 25 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 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 285 kg more than 1984 Renault 25.
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 Renault 25, 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Renault |
Model | Sapphire | 25 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |