2005 BMW 316 vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 BMW 316.
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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 316 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1397 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
