1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 27 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 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 156 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
Model | Sapphire | Countach |
Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5167 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 448 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 298 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |