1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 40 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 864 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, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bee | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2237 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2540 mm |
