1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo 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 65 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 835 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Smart |
| Model | Sapphire | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |
