1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley 1.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 1.5 (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 1.5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 1.5 weights approximately 420 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, 1957 Riley 1.5 (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 1.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
| Model | Bee | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1489 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2190 mm |
