1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1955 Studebaker President State is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 1034 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Studebaker |
| Model | Bee | President State |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4244 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3070 mm |
