1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1951 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
| Model | V6 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2000 mm |
