1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1959 Rover P5 is newer by 7 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 1069 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
Model | Bee | P5 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2995 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2820 mm |