1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 49 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, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan 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 212 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
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1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Daimler | Volkswagen |
Model | One-O-Four | Sharan |
Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |