1986 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 35 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 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 965 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, 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Beijing | Daihatsu |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2000 mm |
