1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 490 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Sapphire | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |