1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 178 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daimler | Lotus |
Model | Conquest | Esprit |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |