1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1990 BMW M3
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 35 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 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 450 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 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 | 1990 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | M3 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
