1959 AC Ace vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1959 AC Ace is newer by 5 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 378 kg more than 1954 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, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ace | Bee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2000 mm |
