1977 BMW 320 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1573 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 320 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 320 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3740 mm |
