1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 559 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | A 310 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |