1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 28 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 454 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Because 1954 Daimler Conquest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Daimler Conquest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Daimler | Honda |
| Model | Conquest | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
