1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 35 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1275 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3661 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2290 mm |
