1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 5 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 480 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Land Rover |
| Model | Sapphire | Defender |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
