1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1983 Cadillac Seville is newer by 29 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 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Cadillac Seville (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1154 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, 1983 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Cadillac Seville | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Seville | Bee |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2000 mm |
