1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 15 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 229 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore.
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, 1969 Opel Commodore (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Daimler | Opel |
| Model | Conquest | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
