1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 29 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 874 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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
Model | Bee | 6000 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2835 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1390 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 |