1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2001 Holden Berlina is newer by 44 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Berlina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Berlina 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 | 2001 Holden Berlina | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Holden |
Model | Sapphire | Berlina |
Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |