1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Sapphire | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |