1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 BMW 318 is newer by 59 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, 2012 BMW 318 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 318 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 80 kg more than 2012 BMW 318.
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, 2012 BMW 318 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 318 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 | 2012 BMW 318 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 318 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |