1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity is newer by 29 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 3,435 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 470 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity.
Because 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Sapphire | Celebrity |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2680 mm |