1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 693 kg more than 1957 Morris Oxford. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morris |
Model | Star Sapphire | Oxford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |