1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 780 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Sapphire | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |