1971 BMW 3 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 16 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 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 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 500 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 3 | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |