1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 55 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, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 415 kg more than 2010 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | 120 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| 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 | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
