1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 48 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 1065 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, 2004 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Bee | Baja |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2457 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2660 mm |
