1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1988 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 35 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 1 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 297 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Daimler Conquest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Daimler Conquest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (121 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1988 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daimler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Conquest | Passat |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| 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 | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
