1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 1150 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 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Buick |
| Model | Bee | Regal |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2738 mm |
