1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 272 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
Model | Sapphire | Esprit |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 286 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 | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |