1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Ascari Ecosse

To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 48 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 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse 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 328 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse.

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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse 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 2001 Ascari Ecosse
Make Armstrong Siddeley Ascari
Model Sapphire Ecosse
Year Released 1953 2001
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3435 cc 4721 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 125 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 239 Nm 678 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1247 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1130 mm


 

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