1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1958 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1954 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Daimler | Jensen |
| Model | Conquest | 541 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
