1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 402 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, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess 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 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
Model | Star Sapphire | Princess |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |