1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 49 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | Z4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 235 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 | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |