1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1973 Checker Aerobus is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1889 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, 1973 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Checker | Daihatsu |
| Model | Aerobus | Bee |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2000 mm |
