2007 BMW 550 vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 372 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 550 | DK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4617 cc |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
