1957 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1957 Buick 40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1951 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | 40 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2000 mm |
