1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 TVR Griffith is newer by 43 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Griffith weights approximately 545 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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Daihatsu | TVR |
| Model | Bee | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3946 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2290 mm |
