1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 883 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 | 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Vauxhall |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
