1977 BMW 530 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 59 kg more than 1977 BMW 530.
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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 530 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1429 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |