1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 56 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1275 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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Bee | 535 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2993 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2968 mm |
