1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 58 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 225 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.7 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |