2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 53 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1430 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, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Lucerne | Bee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2000 mm |
