1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1954 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | DB5 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2000 mm |
