1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 53 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Panoz |
| Model | Bee | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4589 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2700 mm |
