1958 Austin Princess vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1958 Austin Princess is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1665 kg more than 1951 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Princess | Bee |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 354 cc |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2000 mm |