1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1955 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Bee | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 5792 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2750 mm |
