1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 31 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 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
Model | Sapphire | Carlton |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |