1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 46 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1336 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, 2001 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2001 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
| Model | Bee | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2874 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2830 mm |
