1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, 1963 Lotus 25 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 1424 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
Make | Daimler | Lotus |
Model | One-O-Four | 25 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 456 kg |