1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 7 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 282 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
Model | Bee | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1703 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2290 mm |