1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1974 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 604 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, 1974 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Bee | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1990 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2680 mm |
