1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 507 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
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 | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin-Healey |
Model | Sapphire | 3000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |