1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 50 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 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 70 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 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 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | 330 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
