1986 Buick Electra vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1986 Buick Electra is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Electra weights approximately 964 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, 1986 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | Bee |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2000 mm |
