1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 35 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III 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 275 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bitter |
| Model | Sapphire | Type III |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
