1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 50 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, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 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 278 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Star Sapphire | 325 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
