1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, both 1952 Austin A 40 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 457 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 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Bee |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2000 mm |