1949 BMW 340 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1949 BMW 340 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 97 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1443 kg more than 1949 BMW 340. 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.
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1949 BMW 340 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 340 | DE 36 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2693 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3740 mm |