1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 45 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1505 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Bee | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3950 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2550 mm |
