1956 BMW 507 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1956 BMW 507 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 175 kg more than 1956 BMW 507.
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 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 507 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1429 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |