1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 42 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Bee | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1589 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2560 mm |
