1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 56 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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Daimler | Smart |
| Model | Conquest | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1870 mm |
