1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 607 kg more than 1978 Opel Kadett. 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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Daimler | Opel |
Model | Conquest | Kadett |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
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 | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |