1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1949 Simca 8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1743 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
Make | Daimler | Simca |
Model | DE 36 | 8 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5459 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2450 mm |