1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 310 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mini |
Model | Sapphire | Cooper |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |