1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 53 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 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 | 2009 BMW 550 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 550 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |