1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 34 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 78 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 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 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Star Sapphire | 456 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
