1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 15 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 974 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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | 3-Litre | Bee |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2000 mm |
