1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 3 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1559 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Packard |
| Model | Bee | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 6135 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3240 mm |
