1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 594 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 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
| Model | Bee | Neon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2650 mm |
