1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1954 Alvis TC 21 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1951 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, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alvis | Daihatsu |
| Model | TC 21 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2000 mm |
