1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1959 Riley Two Point Six is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 1125 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, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
| Model | Bee | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2639 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2890 mm |
