2009 BMW 120 vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 56 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 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 120 | Conquest |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |