1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1958 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.
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1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
Model | Sapphire | 62 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |