2002 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 875 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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 318 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2000 mm |
