1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 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 90 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | E |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |