1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 458 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |