1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz is newer by 50 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 994 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Vitz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Vitz (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Vitz weights approximately 465 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, 2005 Toyota Vitz (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 994 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2530 mm |
