1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 17 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 495 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sapphire | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
