1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 529 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1954 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | V8 Vantage | Bee |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2000 mm |