1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Omega
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Omega weights approximately 614 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 Oldsmobile Omega (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1984 Oldsmobile Omega | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Bee | Omega |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2474 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2670 mm |
