2009 BMW M3 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1954 Daimler Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
| Make | BMW | Daimler |
| Model | M3 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1429 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
