1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Peugeot 203 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 607 kg more than 1952 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, 1956 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Bee | 203 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1288 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2790 mm |
