2009 BMW 330 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 63 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, 2009 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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 1078 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | 330 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3740 mm |
