1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 32 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 7 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Daimler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Conquest | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
