1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1988 Volvo 440
To start off, 1988 Volvo 440 is newer by 32 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 440 weights approximately 505 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, 1988 Volvo 440 (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1988 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | 440 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1721 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2510 mm |
