1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 41 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 252 kg more than 1954 Daimler Conquest.

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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Daimler Conquest 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
Make Daimler Pontiac
Model Conquest Firehawk
Year Released 1954 1995
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2433 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 100 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 464 Nm
Top Speed 146 km/hour 257 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1429 kg 1681 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2600 mm


 

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