1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 222 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Because 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
| Model | Sapphire | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
