1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 23 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, 1977 Fiat 132 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 289 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Daimler | Fiat |
| Model | Conquest | 132 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
