1956 Daimler DK vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, both 1956 Daimler DK and 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 54 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
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1956 Daimler DK | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Daimler | Alfa Romeo |
Model | DK | 1900 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4617 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |