1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Suzuki |
| Model | Sapphire | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| 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 Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
