1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 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 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 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 340 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 523 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |