1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 52 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 643 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana 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 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | GMC |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Savana |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
