1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1987 Renault 4
To start off, 1987 Renault 4 is newer by 31 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 4 weights approximately 180 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, 1987 Renault 4 (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1987 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Bee | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 956 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
