1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 24 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1954 Daimler Conquest. 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | Bristol | Daimler |
Model | 412 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1429 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |