1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 704 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, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1949 Morris Six | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Bee | Six |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2215 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2800 mm |
