1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 310 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | 190 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |