2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 707 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1953 Daimler Conquest has manual transmission. 1953 Daimler Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
| Make | Bentley | Daimler |
| Model | Continental | Conquest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2433 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1397 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2650 mm |
