1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 49 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 760 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, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2000 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Puma |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1679 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2450 mm |
