1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1958 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, both 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire and 1958 Berkeley Foursome 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 115 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1958 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1958 Berkeley Foursome 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 | 1958 Berkeley Foursome | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Berkeley |
Model | Star Sapphire | Foursome |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1990 mm |