1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1958 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1958 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 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 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac DeVille (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 485 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1958 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
Model | Sapphire | DeVille |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |