2007 BMW 325 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 52 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, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 325 | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
