1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 15 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 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 92 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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | 450 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |