1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 55 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
| Model | Sapphire | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
