1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 741 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
Model | Sapphire | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 85 Nm |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |