1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, both 1954 Daihatsu Bee and 1954 Vauxhall Cresta were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 604 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 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bee | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2262 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2630 mm |
