1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 31 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 52 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944.
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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Daimler | Porsche |
| Model | Conquest | 944 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
