1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1955 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 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Seville | Bee |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2000 mm |
