1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1951 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 55 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2000 mm |
