1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 27 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 785 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Bee | M1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3453 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2570 mm |
