1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 58 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 238 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2011 Jaguar XJ 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. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
| Model | Sapphire | XJ |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
