1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 860 cc, 1953 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daihatsu Bee (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daihatsu Bee should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Nissan Sports weights approximately 234 kg more than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Nissan Sports (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Nissan Sports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Bee | Sports |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2160 mm |
