1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 14 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sapphire | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |