1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 37 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 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 148 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 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 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Sapphire | 626 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
