1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 1050 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Bee | Viper |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 7990 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
