1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 52 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, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 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 480 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2007 BMW 120 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 120 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |