1982 Buick Electra vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 27 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 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 190 kg more than 1982 Buick Electra. 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Buick | Daimler |
| Model | Electra | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
