1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 52 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 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 223 kg more than 1953 Daimler Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Daimler Conquest 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Daimler Mitsubishi
Model Conquest Colt
Year Released 1953 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2433 cc 2972 cc
Horse Power 75 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 6.6:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1397 kg 1620 kg
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2970 mm