1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 53 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 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Daimler | Porsche |
| Model | Conquest | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
