1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1979 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 26 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 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 105 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1979 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Maserati |
Model | Sapphire | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |