1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 52 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper 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 39 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper 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 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
| Model | Sapphire | Viper |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
