1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 371 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Daimler | Pontiac |
| Model | Conquest | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |
