1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 22 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 520 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1978 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
| Model | Sapphire | Estate |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
