1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 36 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 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 674 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Skylark | Bee |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2000 mm |
