1979 Buick Century vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 28 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 915 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Century | Bee |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2000 mm |
