1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2006 BMW 650
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 51 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 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 | 2006 BMW 650 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 650 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |