1956 Daimler DK vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 34 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daimler DK | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Daimler | Jaguar |
Model | DK | Kensington |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4617 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |