1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
Model | Chevelle | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |