1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 17 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Subaru |
| Model | Sapphire | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
