1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 14 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet 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 531 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | AMC | Daimler |
Model | Hornet | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |