1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ is newer by 41 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 60 kg more than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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. 1999 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1999 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
| Model | Sapphire | XJ |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
