1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 17 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 272 kg more than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 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. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sapphire | 200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 54 HP |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 125 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 | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
