1974 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 23 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1685 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, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Suburban | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Suburban | Bee |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2000 mm |
