1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 25 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 365 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | One-O-Four | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |