2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 55 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 779 kg more than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
| Model | Vanquish | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3740 mm |
