1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 880 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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Bee |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2000 mm |
