1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1967 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 11 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 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Mitsubishi 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mitsubishi 500 (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mitsubishi 500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mitsubishi 500 weights approximately 15 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 Daihatsu Bee (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Daihatsu Bee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bee | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 594 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2070 mm |
