1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Porsche 1300 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Porsche 1300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Porsche 1300 weights approximately 334 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, 1953 Porsche 1300 (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Porsche 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Bee | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1290 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2110 mm |
