1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 29 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1585 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Aston Martin |
| Model | Bee | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 5339 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2920 mm |
