1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 26 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 465 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 310 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2000 mm |
