1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 48 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (291 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1055 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, 1999 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jaguar |
| Model | Bee | XK |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3996 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3040 mm |
