1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 40 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 1035 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, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Beijing | Daihatsu |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2000 mm |
