1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 5 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 933 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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jaguar |
| Model | Bee | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3781 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2740 mm |
