1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 13 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), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 1109 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | DB6 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2000 mm |
