1996 BMW 840 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 42 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1374 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 840 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2000 mm |
