1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 41 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, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven 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 1035 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Caterham |
| Model | Sapphire | Seven |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
