2004 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 is newer by 50 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 6,254 cc (18 cylinders), 2004 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 524 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 1654 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, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bugatti EB 218 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Bugatti | Daihatsu |
| Model | EB 218 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6254 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2000 mm |
