1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 944 kg more than 1954 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, 1949 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GAZ |
| Model | Bee | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2118 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
