1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 21 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 97 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Star Sapphire | Estate |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |