1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 51 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, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 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 1273 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Daimler | Porsche |
| Model | DE 36 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2280 mm |
