1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1952 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Oxford weights approximately 485 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, 1952 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Bee | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1476 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2470 mm |
