1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1986 BMW 325
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 33 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, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 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 415 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1986 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | 325 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
