1946 Austin 16 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1951 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | 16 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2000 mm |
