1997 BMW 850 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1951 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 850 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 515 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 |
