1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 43 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1440 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
| Model | Bee | Safari |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4291 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2830 mm |
