1991 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 36 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 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 320 kg more than 1991 BMW 525.
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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 525 | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1991 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |