1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 177 kg more than 1957 Jaguar XK.
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 | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
Model | Sapphire | XK |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |