1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 21 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 1,588 cc, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Sprinter (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 350 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, 1976 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2340 mm |
