1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 42 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1143 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Daimler | Toyota |
| Model | DE 36 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2310 mm |
