1981 Buick Electra vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 1176 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 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | Bee |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2000 mm |
