1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 51 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, 2004 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 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 85 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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, 2004 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 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 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | 320 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
