1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 49 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, 2002 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2002 BMW 330 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 330 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 237 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |