1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, both 1952 Austin A 30 and 1952 Daihatsu Bee were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 30 (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 30 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 30 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1952 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 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 30 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
