1956 Daimler DK vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 50 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 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 432 kg more than 2006 BMW 335.
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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 2006 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Daimler | BMW |
| Model | DK | 335 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
