1994 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 41 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, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ 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 195 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | RZ | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1994 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |