1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1956 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 742 kg more than 1956 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | DB4 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2000 mm |
