1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 38 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1485 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Virage | Bee |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 35 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 |
