1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 54 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 30 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
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, 2009 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Sapphire | Hilux |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3090 mm |