1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1979 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 26 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 16 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 517 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. 1979 Chrysler Avenger has automatic transmission and 1953 Daimler Conquest has manual transmission. 1953 Daimler Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chrysler Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1979 Chrysler Avenger | |
| Make | Daimler | Chrysler |
| Model | Conquest | Avenger |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
