2000 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 45 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 482 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 316 | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
