1951 Austin Princess vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1955 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1955 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 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Princess | Bee |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2000 mm |
