1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 847 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Bee | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2838 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2570 mm |
