1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 1996 Dodge Caravan is newer by 45 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 1190 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, 1996 Dodge Caravan (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Bee | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3301 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2880 mm |
