1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 39 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 1035 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, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bee | Diamante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3495 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2730 mm |
