1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sapphire | S |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |