1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 52 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 1140 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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bee | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 5665 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2800 mm |
