2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1956 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Seville | Bee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2000 mm |
