1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 37 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 945 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, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Bee | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3128 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2740 mm |
