1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 40 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | SL |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |