1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Celica weights approximately 631 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, 1972 Toyota Celica (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Celica |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1589 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2430 mm |
