1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1958 Buick 40
To start off, 1958 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 5,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Buick 40 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1958 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
| Model | Sapphire | 40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 5971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3110 mm |
