1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 44 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 905 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
| Model | Bee | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 5761 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
