1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 55 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 17 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2008 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2008 Mazda RX-8 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. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
Model | Sapphire | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |