1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 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 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 767 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daimler |
| Model | Giulia | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1397 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
