1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1983 Buick LeSabre is newer by 28 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1075 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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | LeSabre | Bee |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2000 mm |
