1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 54 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 379 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango 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 | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Durango |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
