1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 635 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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, 1988 Renault 19, 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 1988 Renault 19 has automatic transmission and 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Renault 19 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1988 Renault 19 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Renault |
Model | Sapphire | 19 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |