1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 25 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 445 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Daimler | Lancia |
| Model | Conquest | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
