1956 BMW 503 vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, both 1956 BMW 503 and 1956 Daimler DK were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 532 kg more than 1956 BMW 503. 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 1956 Daimler DK | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 503 | DK |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4617 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |