1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2001 Bugatti Veyron 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 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2001 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Because 2001 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2001 Bugatti Veyron 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 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bugatti |
| Model | Sapphire | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
