1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1981 Dodge Omni
To start off, 1981 Dodge Omni is newer by 29 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 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Omni (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Omni weights approximately 485 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, 1981 Dodge Omni (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1981 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Bee | Omni |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1715 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2530 mm |
