1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1993 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 35 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 252 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 | 1993 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 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 | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
