2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 936 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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Bee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2000 mm |
