1998 BMW 318 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 318 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 120 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3740 mm |
