1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 55 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 880 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, 2011 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Bee | 118 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2660 mm |
