1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1955 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Star Sapphire | 1955 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
Model | Star Sapphire | 62 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3290 mm |