1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 40 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 1070 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | S90 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2922 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2800 mm |
