1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 745 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 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Bristol | Daihatsu |
| Model | 406 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2000 mm |
