1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 54 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 16 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 445 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
| Model | Sapphire | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
