1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 38 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1629 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Suburban | Bee |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2000 mm |
