1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 58 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 216 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Sapphire | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |