1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 54 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1179 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Daihatsu | Buick |
Model | Bee | Lucerne |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3900 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1694 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2936 mm |