1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1958 Abarth 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daimler Conquest (100 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 984 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Daimler Conquest (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | Abarth | Daimler |
Model | 500 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1429 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2650 mm |