1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1998 BMW 323
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 45 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, 1998 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 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 28 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
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, 1998 BMW 323 (246 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 323 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 | 1998 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | 323 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
