1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 58 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1177 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Bee | Charger |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3518 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3050 mm |
