1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 44 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 39 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Daimler | Honda |
| Model | Conquest | NSX |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2540 mm |
