1956 Daimler DK vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 502 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928.
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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Daimler | Porsche |
| Model | DK | 928 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
