1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B is newer by 47 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 660 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Daihatsu U4 B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B weights approximately 304 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, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu U4 B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bee | U4 B |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 660 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2370 mm |
