1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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 366 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Corvette | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2900 mm |
