1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 34 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1485 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Virage | Bee |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
