1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 34 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 944 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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Bee | 605 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2974 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2810 mm |
