1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1997 BMW M3
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 44 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, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 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 275 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1997 BMW M3 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | M3 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 236 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |