2006 BMW M5 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2006 BMW M5 is newer by 50 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 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M5 weights approximately 1240 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, 2006 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M5 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | M5 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2000 mm |
