1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1941 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 62 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 62 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 40 kg more than 1941 Cadillac 62.
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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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1941 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
Model | Sapphire | 62 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5676 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3210 mm |