1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sapphire | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3020 mm |
