1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 15 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 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | 250 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |