2004 AC Aceca vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 51 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca 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 65 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | AC | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Aceca | Sapphire |
Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |