1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1129 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 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Caprice | Bee |
Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 354 cc |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2000 mm |