1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1998 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1998 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 40 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti Q45 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 18 kg more than 1998 Infiniti Q45.
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, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 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 | 1998 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Infiniti |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
