2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 56 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 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 125 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B3 | 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alpina | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | B3 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |