1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 25 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 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 1080 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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Isuzu |
| Model | Bee | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2255 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2660 mm |
