1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1951 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 915 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Whitley | Bee |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2000 mm |
