1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1987 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 33 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 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1987 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 204 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, 1987 Daihatsu Charade (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1987 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bee | Charade |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 993 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2340 mm |
