1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 250 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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Sapphire | Riviera |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |