2007 BMW 523 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 51 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 985 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 523 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2000 mm |
