1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 16 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, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 785 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Daimler | Lotus |
| Model | Conquest | Europa |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2340 mm |
