1960 Bentley S2 vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1960 Bentley S2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1960 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1953 Daimler Conquest has manual transmission. 1953 Daimler Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bentley S2 | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
| Make | Bentley | Daimler |
| Model | S2 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6229 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
