1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Model F weights approximately 785 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 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Model F |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1811 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2240 mm |
