1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 554 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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Bee | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1952 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
