2000 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 46 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 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 994 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, 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Beijing | Daihatsu |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2000 mm |
