1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1990 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1990 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 38 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 901 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, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1990 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Bee | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3135 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2670 mm |
