1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 22 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 820 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | Sunny |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |