1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano 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 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 90 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 975 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Tata |
| Model | Sapphire | Nano |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |
