1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 45 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 222 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Daimler | De Tomaso |
Model | Conquest | Guara |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |