1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 485 kg more 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | CL |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | TBD |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5106 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2955 mm |