1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1954 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1953 Daimler Conquest. 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, 1954 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Daimler | Rover |
Model | Conquest | P4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |