1986 Buick Regal vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 975 kg more than 1956 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 Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Regal | Bee |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2000 mm |
