1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 39 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 140 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Because 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sapphire | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
