1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 57 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 600 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 2228 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 964 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Maybach |
| Model | Bee | 57 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 6000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3391 mm |
