1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 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.
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. 1977 Volvo 66 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. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
| Model | Sapphire | 66 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
