2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Alpina B3.
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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alpina | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | B3 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |