1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 is newer by 43 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, 1989 TVR S2 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR S2 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 1793 kg more than 1989 TVR S2.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Daimler | TVR |
| Model | DE 36 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2290 mm |
