1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1995 BMW CLS
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 42 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, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS 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 | 1995 BMW CLS | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | CLS |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
