1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 395 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
Model | Sapphire | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1306 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |