1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1385 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Riviera | Bee |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2000 mm |
