1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1994 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 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, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 779 kg more than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1954 Daimler Conquest (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1994 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Daimler | Donkervoort |
| Model | Conquest | D8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
