1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morgan 4 weights approximately 144 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, 1968 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Bee | 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1597 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2450 mm |
