1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1970 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 16 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 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daimler Conquest (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 71 kg more than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Daimler Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Daimler | Land Rover |
| Model | Conquest | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
