1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 856 kg more than 1954 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jaguar |
| Model | Bee | XK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3442 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2600 mm |
