1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 30 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 297 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Conquest | 190 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |