1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea 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 Nissan Presea (143 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea 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 445 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea.
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, 1995 Nissan Presea, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | Presea |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |