1951 Allard K1 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, both 1951 Allard K1 and 1951 Daihatsu Bee were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard K1 weights approximately 552 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, 1951 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard K1 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Allard | Daihatsu |
| Model | K1 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2000 mm |
