1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 29 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 36 kg more than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Star Sapphire | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 97 L |
