1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 53 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 2 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
Model | Sapphire | Drifter |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |