1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1955 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Jet would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 963 kg more than 1955 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, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hudson |
| Model | Bee | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3303 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2670 mm |
