1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | 600 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 112 L |