1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 20 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 750 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen 181.
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 | 1975 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volkswagen |
Model | Sapphire | 181 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |