1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1982 Dodge 600
To start off, 1982 Dodge 600 is newer by 26 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Dodge 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Dodge 600 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge 600 weights approximately 675 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, 1982 Dodge 600 (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1982 Dodge 600 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Bee | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2555 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2630 mm |
