1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1978 Volvo 260 is newer by 23 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, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 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 530 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260.
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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Daimler | Volvo |
| Model | One-O-Four | 260 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
