1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (204 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | 190 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |