1956 Daimler DK vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 57 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Daimler | BMW |
| Model | DK | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 89 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
