1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 46 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 900 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (351 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
| Model | Sapphire | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 349 HP |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
