1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 54 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 952 kg more than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | One-O-Four | C |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2770 mm |
