2009 BMW 325 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 53 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 1030 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, 2009 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 325 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2000 mm |
