1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, both 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire and 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 101 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite has manual transmission. 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Sprite |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |
