1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 51 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 125 kg more than 1957 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | C |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |