1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice 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, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Pontiac |
Model | Sapphire | Solstice |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 49 L |