1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 995 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 Mitsubishi Verada (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bee | Verada |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3497 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2730 mm |
