1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 10 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | C |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2685 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |