2008 BMW X3 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 53 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, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 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 140 kg more than 2008 BMW X3.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | X3 | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
