1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1952 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Bee |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2000 mm |
