2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Charade (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 315 kg more than 1951 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 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Bee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2000 mm |
