1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 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 3,990 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 86 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 688 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord 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 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Opel |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
