1987 BMW 730 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 31 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 1087 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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 730 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 730 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2000 mm |
