2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 50 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Colorado | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
