1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1299 kg more than 1956 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | V8 Volante | Bee |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2000 mm |
