1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C 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 100 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 @ 1000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | C |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |