2002 Acura NSX vs. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire

To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 47 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, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX 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 400 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.

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, 2002 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2002 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2002 Acura NSX 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
Make Acura Armstrong Siddeley
Model NSX Sapphire
Year Released 2002 1955
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 3435 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 249 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4700 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 247 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.1 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 3380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L