1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 355 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sapphire | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
