1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 37 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Sapphire | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 279 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |