1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 55 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 250 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Daimler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | One-O-Four | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2649 mm |
