1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 755 kg more than 1956 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Armstrong Siddeley Mercedes-Benz
Model Sapphire C
Year Released 1956 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2307 cc 5439 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 0 HP
Torque 160 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 2115 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2720 mm


 

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