1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 2001 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 43 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, 2001 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Chairman 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 233 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.
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, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 2001 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Daewoo |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 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 | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
