1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2002 Suzuki F1
To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki F1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Suzuki F1. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1. 2002 Suzuki F1 has automatic transmission and 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Suzuki F1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2002 Suzuki F1 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Suzuki |
Model | Sapphire | F1 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |