1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 19 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1085 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, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Maserati |
| Model | Bee | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2963 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2810 mm |
