1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 14 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 3 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 537 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Spider | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |