1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 46 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 598 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 McLaren F1 weights approximately 655 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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | McLaren |
| Model | Bee | F1 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 6063 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2720 mm |
