1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1975 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1975 Kia Brisa is newer by 17 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 92 more horse power than 1975 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1975 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 988 kg more than 1975 Kia Brisa. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1975 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1975 Kia Brisa 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 | 1975 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Kia |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
