1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 53 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2193 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
Model | Bee | Defender |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2402 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2370 mm |