2000 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Rocky 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Rocky (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Rocky should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 864 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 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Rocky | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rocky | Bee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2000 mm |
