1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1602 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
Model | Bee | Defender |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3230 mm |