1959 AC Aceca vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1959 AC Aceca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 685 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca. 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.
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1959 AC Aceca | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | AC | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Aceca | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |