1956 Buick 40 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, both 1956 Buick 40 and 1956 Daihatsu Bee were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | 40 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2000 mm |
