1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 21 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
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.
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1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
Model | Sapphire | Urraco |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |