1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Morris Oxford is newer by 12 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 520 kg more than 1970 Morris Oxford.
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 | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morris |
Model | Sapphire | Oxford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 61 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |