1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 36 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 409 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Bee | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1994 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2500 mm |
