1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 45 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 416 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Because 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod 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 | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sapphire | Pod |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
