2000 BMW 325 vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1955 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 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 325 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2000 mm |
