1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 945 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 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Corvette | Bee |
Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 354 cc |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2000 mm |