1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1960 Simca Oceane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 455 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, 1960 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Simca |
| Model | Bee | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1290 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2450 mm |
