1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1995 Lamborghini P140
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 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 492 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini P140.
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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1995 Lamborghini P140 has manual transmission. 1995 Lamborghini P140 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 | 1995 Lamborghini P140 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
Model | Star Sapphire | P140 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |