1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 49 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 859 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, 2004 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Bee | 75 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2750 mm |
