1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1954 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, 1948 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Bristol | Daihatsu |
| Model | 400 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2000 mm |
