1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1998 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1998 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 47 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Suzuki Samurai (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 415 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, 1998 Suzuki Samurai (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1998 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Bee | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2490 mm |
