1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 392 kg more than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
