1956 Daimler DK vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1956 Daimler DK is newer by 1 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 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 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 152 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Daimler | Daimler |
| Model | DK | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |
