1996 BMW 525 vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 469 kg more than 1996 BMW 525. 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 525 | DK |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
