1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 57 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 137 kg more than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
| Model | Sapphire | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
