1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1956 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1956 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 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Bristol | Daihatsu |
| Model | 401 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2000 mm |
