1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1335 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 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Roadmaster | Bee |
Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2000 mm |