1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 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 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 354 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.
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, 1990 Rover 400, 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Daimler | Rover |
| Model | Conquest | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
