1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 9 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 700 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, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1778 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2610 mm |
