1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 94 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.

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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 770 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Daimler Conquest 1990 Porsche 911
Make Daimler Porsche
Model Conquest 911
Year Released 1954 1990
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2433 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 100 HP 0 HP
Torque 176 Nm 946 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 7.2:1
Top Speed 146 km/hour 350 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1429 kg 1335 kg


 

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