1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1954 Daihatsu Bee and 1954 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 784 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, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Daihatsu | Sunbeam |
Model | Bee | Alpine |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2267 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2490 mm |