1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 11 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 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 1069 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Bristol | Daihatsu |
| Model | 408 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2000 mm |
