1992 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Applause (91 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 410 kg more than 1955 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 Daihatsu Applause (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Applause | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Applause | Bee |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2000 mm |
