1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1964 Rover P6 is newer by 11 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 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 117 kg more than 1964 Rover P6.
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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Daimler | Rover |
Model | Conquest | P6 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |