1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal 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 700 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Reliant Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Reliant Regal (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Reliant Regal should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daihatsu Bee weights approximately 61 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Reliant Regal (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Reliant Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
| Model | Bee | Regal |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 700 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
