1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1090 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 Pontiac Firebird (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
Model | Bee | Firebird |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3790 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2750 mm |