1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2003 Lexus IS
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 48 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, 2003 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus IS 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 430 kg more than 2003 Lexus IS.
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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (196 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2003 Lexus IS | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lexus |
Model | Sapphire | IS |
Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |