1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2002 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Musso is newer by 48 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1414 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, 2002 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2002 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
| Model | Bee | Musso |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3197 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2640 mm |
