1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 220 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1980 Buick LeSabre 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. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Sapphire | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |