1981 BMW 725 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 27
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 27 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27.
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.
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1981 BMW 725 | 1946 Daimler DE 27 | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 725 | DE 27 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3520 mm |