1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 11 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 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 309 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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Bee | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2138 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2450 mm |
