1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1956 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 356 cc, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daihatsu Bee (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daihatsu Bee should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daihatsu Bee weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Daihatsu Bee (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Daihatsu Bee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Twosome | Bee |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
