1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 28 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 21 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Sapphire |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
