1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 57 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Land Rover |
| Model | Sapphire | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 104 L |
