1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 24 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 364 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, 1978 Nissan Cherry (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Bee | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2400 mm |
