1994 BMW 318 vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1994 BMW 318 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 318 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1953 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, both vehicles can yield 168 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1994 BMW 318 | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 318 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1994 | 1953 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |