2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
Model | Corvette | Conquest |
Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1429 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |