1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 410 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, 1953 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Bee | 203 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1290 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2580 mm |
