1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 19 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 1123 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Bee | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3532 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2820 mm |
