1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 8 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 1015 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 99 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2000 mm |
