1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 40 and 1954 Daimler Conquest were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daimler Conquest (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 399 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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, 1954 Daimler Conquest (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | Austin | Daimler |
Model | A 40 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1429 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |