1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 230 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Daimler |
| Model | Sapphire | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
