1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Land Rover |
| Model | Sapphire | Defender |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
