2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 52 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 1205 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alpina | Daihatsu |
| Model | B5 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2000 mm |
