2008 BMW 530 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1198 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 530 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3740 mm |
