1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1999 Buick Riviera is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1952 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, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Riviera | Bee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
