1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 59 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Daimler Conquest | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Conquest | C |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 16.2:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |